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Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls

Irresistible Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls for Effortless Comfort

Enjoy these Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls, perfect for busy nights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder well-marbled cut
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for searing
  • 1 medium onion diced; yellow or sweet recommended
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa for base
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix for crunch
  • ¼ cup green onions for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • to taste pickles
  • to taste additional barbecue sauce
  • to taste jalapeños

Equipment

  • crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Season the pork shoulder on all sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Set aside.
  3. Transfer onion and garlic mixture into the bottom of the crockpot. Layer the seasoned pork shoulder on top.
  4. In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  5. Pour sauce mixture over the pork in the crockpot, ensuring it's well-coated.
  6. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until tender.
  7. Remove the pork from the crockpot, let it rest, then shred with two forks.
  8. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and mix with remaining juices.
  9. Assemble bowls with cooked rice or quinoa, topped with shredded pork, coleslaw mix, and garnish with green onions and optional toppings.
  10. Serve and enjoy your delicious Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a well-marbled pork shoulder for best results. You can customize toppings for personal preferences.

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